CBS News Foreign Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer Retires After Decades
Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News' senior foreign correspondent, is retiring after decades of reporting from global hotspots. Palmer covered major conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and won Emmy Awards for her work.
Elizabeth Palmer is stepping down from her role as CBS News' senior foreign correspondent after more than two decades with the network. Palmer joined CBS News in August 2000, starting her tenure in Moscow where she lived for six years.
Based in London, Palmer became CBS's go-to reporter for major events across Europe and the Middle East. She was frequently the primary correspondent covering conflict-related news from Iraq and Afghanistan, reporting from dangerous locations to bring stories to American audiences.
Palmer's career took her around the world, with previous postings in Tokyo and Moscow. Her work earned recognition including Emmy Awards for some of her art appreciation segments. She also contributed regularly to CBS Sunday Morning, showcasing her range beyond hard news.
The veteran journalist received the 1994 Science Writers of Canada Award for Best Television, highlighting her versatility in covering diverse topics from politics and foreign policy to science and culture.
Jane Pauley bid farewell to Palmer on Sunday Morning, calling her a "foreign correspondent par excellence" and recognizing her stellar work covering global hotspots throughout her career.
Palmer's retirement marks the end of an era for international news coverage. She was often the primary CBS reporter in dangerous war zones, bringing critical world events to American viewers for over 20 years.
CBS News will need to find a replacement for Palmer's London-based position covering Europe and Middle East conflicts.
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